December 2014

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Glittery night on the town or watching the ball drop in your jammies? However you're counting down to 2015 with tonight, you'll need a little something special to snack on. As for tomorrow, how will you celebrate New Year's Day...with pork, cabbage or black-eyed peas for luck? No matter what your traditions are, if you're anything like us, there are a few delicious, homestyle treats involved.

So tell us...

What are YOUR favorite PARTY FOOD recipes? Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

Monday, December 29, 2014

You won't believe the deals (like this!) you'll get in our Year-End Sale!

Sale ends Friday, January 2, 2015. Please be aware that quantities are limited, and until you complete the checkout process, your merchandise selection is not reserved for you. We will cancel any backorders. Due to the expected popularity of this sale, please allow up to 15 business days for your order to arrive. We apologize, but we cannot give refunds or adjustments on prior orders and cannot offer PO Box, express or overseas shipping services during this sale.

Special note to our friends using Firefox: Due to new security protocol, Mozilla Firefox will not allow you to checkout when shopping our sale. Please use Safari, Chrome or Internet Explorer to place your order. We apologize for the inconvenience, but wanted to let you know before you shop.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Sale ends Friday, January 2, 2015. Please be aware that quantities are limited, and until you complete the checkout process, your merchandise selection is not reserved for you. We will cancel any backorders. Due to the expected popularity of this sale, please allow up to 15 business days for your order to arrive. We apologize, but we cannot give refunds or adjustments on prior orders and cannot offer PO Box, express or overseas shipping services during this sale.

Special note to our friends using Firefox:Due to new security protocol, Mozilla Firefox will not allow you to checkout when shopping our sale. Please use Safari, Chrome or Internet Explorer to place your order. We apologize for the inconvenience, but wanted to let you know before you shop.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Is it time to pull out the cookie cutters, vanilla and sprinkles yet? The calendar tells us that this week is prime cookie-baking and candy-making time. Plenty of holiday season to wrap, give and munch all those homemade treats...what's on your list this year?

Monday, December 08, 2014

Macaroni and cheese. Ooey, gooey, warm and filling...it just satisfies body and soul, doesn't it? On a cool fall day after raking the leaves and carving the pumpkins, nothing tastes quite as good as a big bowl of mac and cheese.

So today, we're sharing one of our favorite macaroni and cheese recipes with you. Yes it's cheesy. Yes it's zesty. Plus, it's a slow-cooker recipe! Add all the ingredients, set it and forget it. Does it get any more satisfying or simple? We don't think so.

Zesty Macaroni & Cheese

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Zesty Macaroni & CheeseComfort food with a spicy twist, this mac and cheese from 101 Slow-Cooker Recipes is the best of both worlds: super-easy to make and oh so delicious! We like to top ours with a spoonful of salsa!

Place macaroni and cheeses into a slow cooker. Add soup and stir until coated well; add onion. Cover and cook on low setting for 5 to 6 hours, or on high setting for 2 hours. Stir occasionally. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Saturday, December 06, 2014

Whether you're gathering with friends to watch your alma mater play, having the whole team over for an after­-practice feast or celebrating the littlest quarterback's big plays, game day just isn't the same without some savory snacks.

You'll find something for everyone in this collection of tailgating appetizers and they're all perfectly portable and sized for maximum munching. No matter who's playing this weekend, we'll all be winners when we fill our plate's with today's goodies. Take two, they're small!

Something magical happens when you combine the simple ingredients in these Hawaiian Kielbasa. Since the sausage is pre-cooked, this appetizer comes together in record time! It's part of our cookbook, 101 Slow-Cooker Recipes.

Friday, December 05, 2014

It's chilly. You're tired after a long day of work, sports practice, band practices, and all you want to do is come home and sit down to a warm, ready-made meal. Done and done!

Enter the slow cooker. We just can't get enough of this time-saving treasure. It makes meal time so simple, so tasty and so satisfying! With just a little prep in the morning, you know you're going to walk in that door after a full day and smell dinner just waiting for you.

Today we're sharing one of our all-time favorite slow-cooker sensations. Just like you'd get at your favorite Italian restaurant, this Chicken Parmesan is a weeknight treat that's truly hard to beat.

Check out the recipe below and get ready to wow your tastebuds.

Chicken Parmigiana

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Chicken ParmigianaSo good after a long day of work and school, this comfort food classic from 101 Super-Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes is just as good as the one at your favorite Italian restaurant...only a lot easier and a lot more thrifty!

Beat together egg and milk in a deep bowl. Add salt and pepper, set aside. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts into egg mixture, coat with crumb mixture. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken just until golden on both sided. Add one cup sauce to bottom of a slow cooker, top with chicken. Spoon remaining sauce over chicken. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours. About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle cheese over top, cover until melted. Serve chicken and sauce over cooked spaghetti. Makes 4 servings.

Wednesday, December 03, 2014

As the weather turns snowy, there's no better time to get dinner going in the morning. After a long day, you'll come home to a slow-simmered summer...pure comfort! Whether it's a hearty roast, a soup or stew to warm you to your toes or even a sweet ending that cooks up in a few hours, we'd love for you to share it today.

So tell us...

What are your favorite WINTERTIME SLOW-COOKER recipes?Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

Chipotle Shredded BeefLisa Bett of Thousand Oaks, California shared this recipe with us. She writes, "My family asks for this often and it smells so good while it's cooking! Add a side of beans and dinner is served."